Agadir5hMax 100Available
Learn to sandboard on the Timlaline dunes near Agadir with a guide, plus a canyon stop for photos. Hotel or port pickup, boards and water included.
From 544 MAD per person
Souss-Massa, Atlantic coast
Timlaline Dunes
Golden Atlantic dunes hidden between cliffs and a secret canyon — Morocco's sandboarding capital
About Timlaline Dunes
Timlaline (sometimes spelled Timlalin) is a stretch of pale-gold dunes squeezed between the Atlantic cliffs and a hidden canyon, about 90 minutes north of Agadir. Most travellers have never heard of it — and that's the point.
The dunes face west toward the ocean, which means perfect sliding angles for sandboarding plus a sunset view few travel guidebooks mention. The "secret canyon" — a narrow, water-cut wadi between the dunes and the road — is a 5-minute walk away and adds another layer of wow to the half-day.
Best for
- Sandboarding for first-timers (mellow slopes, soft falls)
- Photography (especially golden hour)
- Quad biking + buggy circuits
- Berber family-home lunch in the canyon
- Off-the-beaten-track date
Tours visiting Timlaline Dunes
Hand-picked experiences with hotel pickup and free 24h cancellation.
Agadir5hMax 12Available
Sandboard the dunes near Agadir, ride a camel at sunset, then sit down to a Moroccan barbecue dinner with mint tea. Small groups of up to 12 people.
From 690 MAD per person
5h 30mMax 15Available
Sandboard the Timlaline dunes with a guide, then take a one-hour quad bike ride through the countryside by the Atlantic. Hotel pickup from Agadir.
From 809 MAD per person
Agadir4hMax 99Available
Sandboard the dunes in the golden hour with instruction and all equipment, then relax over mint tea and Moroccan cakes. Hotel pickup from Agadir.
From 473 MAD per person
Agadir10h 30mMax 15Available
Explore Paradise Valley and its natural pools, then ride the sand dunes near Tamri, with a Moroccan lunch and mint tea included in this full day out.
From 1,022 MAD per person
Agadir4h 30mMax 100Available
Drive the coast from Agadir or Taghazout to the Timlaline dunes near Tamri, try sandboarding, explore a secret canyon and watch the sun set over the ocean.
From 469 MAD per person
8h 30mMax 99Available
A full day south of Agadir: sea caves and a quiet beach, coastal dunes, birdlife at the Massa River, Tiznit's old medina and lunch in the mountains.
From 644 MAD per person
Agadir9hMax 15Available
A full day from Agadir: swim among the palms in Paradise Valley, then walk the wild beach and dunes of Tamri, with a tajine lunch at a local home.
From 807 MAD per person
7hMax 16Available
Swim and relax at the Afella N'Wassif oasis, walk the Timlaline dunes by the ocean and stop in Aghroud on this 7-hour day trip from Agadir, lunch included.
From 1,021 MAD per person
Practical info
How to get there
90 min / 70 km drive north from Agadir along the coast road via Tamraght → Aourir → Tamri → Aghroud. Last 5 km is unpaved but flat. No public transport. Tours include hotel pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght or Aourir.
Best time to visit
Year-round! Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) have the most pleasant temperatures. Summer mornings before 11 AM are fine — afternoons get hot and the sand burns. Winters are mild and beautifully empty.
What to bring
Sunglasses (essential — sand reflects), sunscreen, hat, closed shoes (sand gets EVERYWHERE), light jacket for the coast wind, swimsuit if you want to dip in the canyon pool. Boards + helmets are provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
Is sandboarding scary?
No — much friendlier than snowboarding. Sand is forgiving, falls don't hurt, runs are 50–100 m, and the lesson teaches the basics in 10 minutes. We've had children as young as 5 and grandparents as old as 78 do it.
Can I rent the dunes for myself / a private group?
Most days the dunes feel private — there are rarely more than 2–3 groups out there. For a guaranteed-private experience, book the small-group sunset slot or ask for a custom private tour (€200 for 4 pax instead of €60/pax).
What's the "secret canyon"?
A 200-metre-deep wadi cutting through the dunes inland, with seasonal pools and dramatic rock walls. Easy 10-minute walk from the trailhead. Most tours include 30–45 minutes there for photos and a swim if water levels allow.
Is the lunch at a Berber home really included?
On most operators' tours, yes — and it's often the highlight. Samir's mother in Aghroud village makes the chicken-tagine that travellers rave about in 100+ TripAdvisor reviews. Vegetarian/vegan options arranged in advance.
Continue exploring
Nearby destinations
Paradise Valley
Hidden palm-fringed pools 90 minutes from Agadir
Taghazout
Morocco's laid-back Berber surf village on the Atlantic
Agadir
Morocco's modern Atlantic resort city — gateway to the south